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Fun Diving in Phuket
Diving around Phuket takes place in the Andaman Sea, part of the Indian Ocean, with stunningly clear waters stretching endlessly. From large marine creatures like manta rays and whale sharks to diverse macro life, the area offers varied topography including drop-offs and swim-throughs
Read Moreand numerous dive sites that cater to every diver's preference. Day trips from Phuket cover four main areas: Raya Yai/Raya Noi Islands, Phi Phi Islands, and the Marine Park. These sites can be enjoyed by beginners, divers returning after a break, and experienced divers alike. Seasonally, the dry season from November to April is best for Phi Phi Islands and the Marine Park, while the wet season from May to October is recommended for Raya Yai/Raya Noi Islands.Close
Raya Yai Island: Most Popular Among Divers
Around Phuket, this site has the clearest waters and, unlike many other sites, reaches peak conditions during the wet season from May to October. Read MoreDepending on wind direction, dive points are available on both the east and west sides of the island. With wrecks, calm sandy areas, and branching coral colonies, this dive site is Phuket’s most popular, suitable for beginners to experienced divers. Fun divers, introductory divers, and snorkelers accompanying divers can all enjoy it, making it ideal for couples, friends, or families. Close
Raya Noi Island: High Chance of Encountering Mantas
Raya Noi Island features dynamic underwater landscapes with large boulders similar to the Similan Islands, and divers can often spot manta rays. Read MoreThere are many dive points around the island, making it a popular destination year-round depending on season and conditions. This tour includes 2 dives at Raya Noi Island and 1 dive at Raya Yai Island for a total of 3 dives. Close
Dynamic Marine Park for Intermediate to Advanced Divers
This tour offers 3 dives from four sites: offshore reefs "Shark Point" and "Anemone Reef", the massive wreck "King Cruiser", and limestone island "Dock Mai Island".Read MoreWith colorful underwater scenery, abundant fish life, and occasional whale shark appearances, this dive site satisfies intermediate and advanced divers. Close
Phi Phi Islands: From Macro Life to Pelagic Species
Dive mainly around Phi Phi Ley Island, famous for Maya Bay, and surrounding jump-off points. Read MoreThere are abundant and varied dive sites, from calm sandy bottoms to drop-offs, offering sightings from macro life to pelagic fish. This fun dive tour includes 2 dives around Phi Phi Islands and 1 dive at Marine Park, totaling 3 dives. Close
Beach Dive Accessible on Arrival Day
Kata Beach is the most dive-friendly beach in Phuket. Its reefs stretch east to west from shallow to deep waters. Read MoreYou can encounter tropical fish, sea turtles, and Napoleon fish. This dive is suitable for beginners or divers with a break in experience. Photographers searching for macro subjects also favor this dive. Beach diving is best enjoyed during the dry season from November to April. CloseDive Site Map from Phuket
All diving boats depart from Chalong Pier, home to HOBO-YA Phuket. Dive sites extend south to Raya Yai and Raya Noi Islands, east toward the Phi Phi Islands, and include Marine Park in between, covering four main directions.
HOBO-YA Phuket offers daily day trips to four dive directions from Phuket. We ensure all divers—from beginners and those returning after a break, to experienced divers—enjoy the tour with careful attention to detail. Beginners and returning divers are recommended to dive at the calm Raya Yai Island. For multi-day tours, divers can enjoy 3-dive trips alternating between Raya Yai, Marine Park for intermediate/advanced divers, or Raya Noi Island. Phuket day trips include 2–3 dives per day, departing Chalong Bay at 08:30, returning between 15:00–19:00 depending on the tour. Our high-quality large diving boats provide a comfortable experience, with fresh water showers, buffet lunch prepared on board, soft drinks, fruits, and essential safety equipment such as emergency oxygen, long-range radio, and GPS for secure diving operations.
Nicknamed "The Pearl of the Andaman Sea," Phuket attracts divers from all over the world, making it a top international diving resort. Phuket’s resorts host not only Japanese diving shops but also European, Scandinavian, Chinese, and Korean operators catering to divers from each region. In Chalong Bay, where diving boats depart, dozens of large diving cruisers line up during the high season from November to May, welcoming countless divers from around the globe.
The dive sites around Phuket showcase the endless blue waters of the famous Andaman Sea. These sites host large marine species like manta rays and whale sharks, as well as abundant schools of jacks, groupers, gobies, shrimps, and crabs, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The branching corals around Phuket resemble a "Seaforest," a true underwater treasure, with sunlight sparkling through the water. Massive table corals, large enough to span with outstretched arms, are spectacular. Observing and photographing the reef life is a highlight for divers. In the Marine Park area, located between Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands, bright red sea fans abound, creating a "Ryugu Castle" experience that captivates divers from all over the world.
For divers who enjoy dramatic underwater terrain, Raya Noi Island offers stacked boulder formations, while the massive 80-meter-long wreck "King Cruiser" is another memorable site. During boat transfers, dolphins are sometimes spotted. Encounters with the abundant marine life of the Andaman Sea make every dive a memorable experience.
